# Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU)

> Nuku'alofa, TO · IATA: TBU · ICAO: NFTF · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `TBU` |
| ICAO | `NFTF` |
| City | Nuku'alofa |
| Country | TO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -21.24120, -175.14999 |

## Description

Fresh reef fish, squash pumpkins and root crops make up the bulk of what leaves Tonga by air through Fua'amotu International (TBU), loaded into the holds of passenger jets bound for Auckland and Nadi. The airport sits on the south coast of Tongatapu, about 21 km from the capital Nuku'alofa, and carries no dedicated freighters. Belly capacity comes from Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia, while Lulutai Airlines links the outer islands. State operator Tonga Airports Limited is adding a chiller facility to lift chilled-fish exports. For container freight or heavy consignments, forwarders route via the seaport of Nuku'alofa or consolidate at Auckland.

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